The Joseph R. Brown Minnesota River Center is operated by the Joseph R. Brown Heritage Society. Our Mission is to provide opportunities for people to experience Minnesota River Valley heritage with a focus on the story of Joseph R. Brown. The JRB Heritage Society is a nonprofit membership organization devoted to securing the ongoing financial and volunteer support to operate the Joseph R. Brown Minnesota River Center and the Joseph R. Brown Research Library in the historic courthouse in Henderson, Minnesota.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITSMembership in the Joseph R. Brown Heritage Society connects you to the Minnesota River Valley’s rich past. It also supports efforts to preserve and interpret the area’s cultural and ecological history. By becoming a member, you make a tangible contribution to the Society’s work. Your gifts, donations and membership fee to the Society are tax deductible.

Membership starts at $15 per year for individuals and gives you access to these great benefits:

+ A subscription to JRB News, the Society’s newsletter. The newsletter contains in-depth articles as well as updates on the Society’s activities and events.

+ Free admission to the Society’s events, programs and to the Joseph R. Brown Minnesota River Center.